Alabama Code Title 45. Local Laws § 45-46-90

(1) That the recent improvement of the state's inland waterways is and will continue bringing about an ever expanding use of such waterways, and the tremendous growth of commerce on such waterways has created a critical need for industrial expansion and development in general and a particularly critical need for wharves, piers, docks, quays, grain elevators, cotton compresses, warehouses, water and rail terminals, and other structures and facilities needful in such commerce and for the convenient use of such waterways.

(2) That the continued economic growth of the county and municipalities and the general health and welfare of the citizens of the county and municipalities will be greatly benefited by the development of docks and other related facilities along the inland waterways in the county.

(3) That it is necessary and desirable and in the best interest of the citizens of the county and municipalities therein that provisions be made for the establishment in the county of public corporations to provide such facilities.